The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have offered to finance the Marcos administration’s food stamp program that aims to support one million ‘food-poor’ families across the country from 2024 to 2027, the Department of Social Welfare and…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) on Saturday distributed PHP4.5 million worth of cash assistance to 1,500 individuals in crisis in Naga City. In an interview, DSWD Bicol regional director Norman Laurio said beneficiar…
The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) would be invested in profitable infrastructure projects, easing pressure on the government to secure more loans, National Treasurer Rosalia De Leon said Saturday. Once signed, the MIF would enable the government to …
The gunman in the killing of Oriental Mindoro radio commentator Cresenciano ‘Cris’ Bundoquin has been identified, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said Saturday. The manhunt for Bundoquin’s killer continues, Undersecretary Paul G…
The Philippine government will focus on improving connectivity in rural areas to support the growing number of ICT jobs outside Metro Manila, a Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) official said Saturday. With the advances an…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday signed a formal agreement with different service providers to help individuals in crisis situations with their medical, hospital and funeral bills. Secretary Rex Gatchalian strengthen…
The Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is on track to retire coal financing in support of the country’s sustainability efforts. In a briefing Friday night, chief finance officer and chief sustainability officer Eric Luchangco said BPI has …
The Philippines settled for silver in men’s 3×3 wheelchair basketball on Saturday, the country’s first medal at the 12th ASEAN Para Games here. The Filipino Warriors, represented by Alfie Cabañog, Kenneth Christopher Tapia, Cleford Tropacio, Rene Maca…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Three veterans and two rookies will kick off the country’s medal hunt in the powerlifting competition of the 12th Asean Para Games on Sunday at the National Paralympic Committee of Cambodia (NPCC) Hall here. Achelle Guion (women…